Fragrance comparison

Emit Light vs Monarch

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

2 wins

Emit Light

AAMO

4.502 votes

Rank #24,103 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Monarch

Fogg

4.754 votes

Rank #37,229 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Emit Light takes 2 of 4 categories.

Emit Light
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Monarch
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Emit Light2/4

Monarch1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Emit Light
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Monarch
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Emit Light

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Emit LightAAMO

MonarchFogg

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 75%Had 13%Want 13%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityEmit Light

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value94

Category winnerMonarchBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

fruity53%

fresh42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy86%

warm spicy72%

woody58%

earthy44%

citrus30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BlackcurrantCitronGrapefruitPepper

Heart

JuniperGingerGeraniumNutmeg

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodVetiverMoss

Top

BlackcurrantCardamomJuniperLemonelemi

Heart

LavenderGeraniumThyme

Base

PatchouliTonkaMoss

InformationalShared notesBlackcurrant, Juniper, Geranium and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring60

Summer100

Fall60

Winter20

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,103

PerfumerBérengère Bourgarel

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#37,229

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEmit LightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Emit Light is a bright, dry citrus aromatic that quickly turns woody and green. You get grapefruit and citron with a peppery snap, then a juniper and ginger heart that reads clean and slightly gin-like. The base leans earthy and modern, with patchouli, vetiver and mossy woods that keep it crisp rather than sweet. It s…

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Monarch by Fogg opens with a sharp burst of lemon, juniper, and blackcurrant that delivers an instant hit of citrus brightness. Cardamom and elemi add a dry, peppery bite to the top layer before the scent settles into its herbal heart. Thyme, lavender, and geranium dominate the middle phase, giving the composition a c…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Emit Light or Monarch?

Emit Light takes 2 of 4 categories. Emit Light is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Monarch is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Emit Light for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Monarch for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Emit Light or Monarch?

Emit Light lasts longest (Emit Light 80/100, Monarch 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emit Light or Monarch?

Projection is very close: Emit Light 50/100, Monarch 50/100 for sillage.

Do Emit Light and Monarch smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Juniper, Geranium and Patchouli.

Is Emit Light or Monarch better for summer or winter?

Emit Light suits daytime wear; Monarch suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emit Light and Monarch?

Emit Light has top notes of Blackcurrant, Citron, Grapefruit and Pepper, heart notes of Juniper, Ginger, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Moss. Monarch has top notes of Blackcurrant, Cardamom, Juniper and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Thyme, a base of Patchouli, Tonka and Moss.